Assistant Buyer

Opportunity to work within our diamonds category as an Assistant Buyer!

We have a temporary maternity cover to join our H. Samuel Diamonds category as an Assistant Buyer until November 2025. If you are currently an Assistant Buyer or a Buyers Administrator who is taking on Assistant Buyer responsibilities we would like to hear from you.

As an Assistant Buyer you will work in support of our Buyers in sourcing, constructing and analysing ranges to maximise sales and gross profit.

This is a busy and varied role and would suit someone eager to join a dynamic, retail environment. As Assistant Buyer, you'll contribute to departmental strategy; prepare analysis for range plan and source, develop and select products in line with the buying strategy. You'll also attend supplier meetings with the Buyer and will play an integral part in building and maintaining strong and effective supplier relationships. You will play a part in coaching our buyer administrators and share your skills and experience to help build our future talent.

About you!

• Experience as a Buyers Administrator who is ready for the next step within a luxury and/or branded retail environment.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Excellent relationship management skills.
• Excellent MS Excel skills.
• Experience of supplier negotiation.

We offer a fantastic job and more

Benefits

We are passionate about our profession, and together we can help you realise your full potential. Come and be part of Signet Jewelers and enjoy the following fantastic benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Generous discount of up to 30% off our fabulous products from day one.
• An annual enhanced discount to celebrate the day you joined our team.
• Retirement Savings plans which offer flexibility in the way you save for the future.
• Immediate Life Assurance from day one.
• A minimum of 22 days holiday per year which increases after a year's service.
• Recognised qualifications, study support and structured career progression.
• Health and Wellbeing Scheme.
• Financial Wellbeing scheme.
• Give As You Earn scheme - an easy way to support causes close to your heart.
• Real Rewards - exclusive discounts on groceries, travel and leisure.

Be part of something special!

Signet is the name behind H. Samuel and Ernest Jones. Together, we have more than 270 stores in the UK and Republic of Ireland. But that's not all, we are part of the world's largest retailer of diamond jewellery with approximately 2,800 stores. Just imagine where your career could take you.

Signet Jewelers (H. Samuel & Ernest Jones) is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are proud to have achieved Disability Confident Committed status (Level 1). All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.